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Blood Father

  • 20162016
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  • 1h 28m
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Mel Gibson in Blood Father (2016)
An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.
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An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 17-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 17-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 17-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
64K
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POPULARITY
4,516
941
  • Director
    • Jean-François Richet
  • Writers
    • Peter Craig(screenplay by)
    • Andrea Berloff(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Erin Moriarty
    • Diego Luna
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  • Director
    • Jean-François Richet
  • Writers
    • Peter Craig(screenplay by)
    • Andrea Berloff(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Erin Moriarty
    • Diego Luna
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    • 223User reviews
    • 178Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    Mel Gibson and Diego Luna in Blood Father (2016)
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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Linkas Link
    Erin Moriarty
    Erin Moriarty
    • Lydiaas Lydia
    Diego Luna
    Diego Luna
    • Jonahas Jonah
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Preacheras Preacher
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Kirbyas Kirby
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Arturo Riosas Arturo Rios
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Cheriseas Cherise
    Richard Cabral
    Richard Cabral
    • Jokeras Joker
    Daniel Moncada
    Daniel Moncada
    • Choopas Choop
    Ryan Dorsey
    Ryan Dorsey
    • Shamrockas Shamrock
    Raoul Max Trujillo
    Raoul Max Trujillo
    • The Cleaneras The Cleaner
    • (as Raoul Trujillo)
    Brandi Cochran
    • Lydia's Motheras Lydia's Mother
    Katalina Parrish
    Katalina Parrish
    • Link's Clientas Link's Client
    Cameron Cipta
    • Frecklesas Freckles
    Lucien Dale
    Lucien Dale
    • Blonde Boyas Blonde Boy
    Joanne Camp
    Joanne Camp
    • Cashieras Cashier
    Thomas Mann
    Thomas Mann
    • Jason Motel Clerkas Jason Motel Clerk
    Tait Fletcher
    Tait Fletcher
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • Director
      • Jean-François Richet
    • Writers
      • Peter Craig(screenplay by) (based upon the novel by)
      • Andrea Berloff(screenplay by)
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    Blood Father

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    Self-exiled somewhere in the dusty landscapes on the outskirts of Los Angeles, John Link--a rugged former convict, and now, a tattoo artist struggling to stay sober--sees his quasi-orderly life turn upside down, when he receives a desperate phone call from his estranged daughter, Lydia. On the run from a ruthless Mexican drug cartel, John and Lydia must navigate through a dangerous world of frail allegiances and merciless cut-throats, as they seek shelter in an inhospitable city. Can the grizzled father save his teenage daughter from this nightmare? —Nick Riganas
    • father daughter relationship
    • ex convict
    • on the run
    • teenage girl
    • ex con
    • 354 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A Father Makes His Own Justice
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence, language throughout and brief drug use
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      In 2008, Sylvester Stallone was planning to direct and star in an adaptation of Peter Craig's novel Blood Father.
    • Goofs
      Lydia is wanted by drug dealers that know her cell phone number, and by law enforcement that could easily track her yet, for some reason, she keeps the phone.
    • Quotes

      Kirby: You know the difference between fitting and proper?

      Link: Well, I'm not a trailer park poet like you, Kirby. You're gonna have to tell me.

      Kirby: Well, it goes like this. I could shove my thumb up your ass right now and it would probably fit...

      Link: Mmm-hmm.

      Kirby: ...but it wouldn't be proper!

    • Connections
      Featured in Lost Souls: On the Road with 'Blood Father' (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Native Blood
      Performed by' Ronald Jean' Quartet

      featuring Jerry Donato

      Written by Ronald Edwin Jean

      Courtesy of Crucial Music Corporation

    User reviews223

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Fans of the gritty, rougher Gibson should love this.
    Jean-François Richet, French director of the highly acclaimed Mesrine bring to life the titular novel by Peter Craig, who also wrote the screenplays for both Mockingjays and Affleck's The Town. A story about an estranged daughter who's being hunted by the worse kinds has no choice but seek out her father, John Link who happens to be an ex-worse kind himself.

    She's a runaway, mixes with the wrong crowd, the dangerous kind and ends up on the run. Link, her father, is an ex-con, recovering alcoholic and is her only hope and possibly she's his only chance of having any paternal responsibility. It's similar to Run All Night where a father will do whatever is absolutely necessary to keep their children alive.

    I hope I look as good as Mel Gibson when I'm his age, looking awesome and comfortable with that worn, rugged, tough look still emanating to be a force to be reckoned with. John Link is like an amalgamation of many of Gibson's past characters bearing unintentional similarities to Lethal Weapon's Riggs, Payback's Porter, the gringo and even a little of Mad Max. One thing all these characters share is that Gibson psychotic rage and the controlled calmness he does when the sh*t is hitting not just the fan but everything else.

    Kudos to newcomer Erin Moriarty who superbly acts up against Gibson as his endangered, rebellious troubled teen. Having briefly seen her only last month in Captain Fantastic, it's impressive to see her take on a role opposite Gibson. The volatile relationship between the two is captivating enforced by their quick-fire and sometimes amusing dialogue.

    There's quite a supporting cast too with legendary Michael Parks, William H. Macy and the usual gang banger Richard Cabral. Parks is brilliant, having a presence of sinister grandeur and Raoul Max Trujillo stars as a Sicario which is a little ironic being that he also starred in last year's Sicario.

    The violence is abrasive and abrupt but it's more dramatic with John Link battling and reconnecting with his old demons to secure the safety of his wanted daughter. There's nothing fancy, no spectacular sequences, but that gives the film a better sense of realism. There's a little of annoying shaky cam to begin with but that soon fades.

    It's a riveting movie from start to finish and well paced. It's good to see Mel Gibson back on the big screen, and be on such good form too. Fans of the tougher, rougher Gibson shouldn't be disappointed.

    Running Time: 9 The Cast: 8 Performance: 9 Direction: 8 Story: 8 Script: 8 Creativity: 8 Soundtrack: 7 Job Description: 8 The Extra Bonus Points: 5 for good ol' Gibson Would I buy the Bluray?: Yes.

    78% 8/10
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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Bô Già Sát Thu
    • Filming locations
      • Belen, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Why Not Productions
      • Wild Bunch
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,903,033
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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